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The cab rank from the ship is quite a distance for those with reduced mobility. Take the free ship arranged golf buggy from ship the taxi rank…. Private taxi is about $30 each way to COCO, about 20 minute journey, Allow a very safe extra10 minutes for the return to ship, in case of heavy port traffic. From taxi drop to COCO is a short/comfortable level walk. No bed/booze deals at COCO it’s an genteel upmarket restaurant venue… with beds etc.. Food (to Michelin standard) drinks, service and ambiance are excellent. https://www.cocobeach.restaurant https://www.cocobeach.restaurant/gallery Have no idea as to which venues have a “deal” The outward taxi driver will be pleased to be time booked for the return. PS.. if a fan, COCO Rhum/Rum cabinet is extensive and at all price points. Yes, the had “La Filbuste”.

Nearest is Mount Gay…. Better tour and rum is Foursquare, but this distillery is further away. Whatever is the selection, best to book one’s tour in advance as spaces are limted.

To save any future angst, contact links below for tour pricing and duration. Then compare price with that of ship…… Antours - https://www.avirtualdominica.com/dominica-directory/antours/ Peppers - https://www.avirtualdominica.com/dominica-directory/h-o-t-pepper-tours-its-better-with-pepper/

So kind to take the time to do this….

For a tour, then Thenford Grey or Beach Can only recommend a Day Pass at the St Kitts Marriott or Nevis - https://bluewatersafaris.com/tour/nevis-beach-getaway/ Bluewater offer a complete Nevis tour package https://bluewatersafaris.com/tour/nevis-plantation-beach-experience/

No boot… because of the amount of luggage, we have a flexible People Carrier with the rear seat down. Driver slides cases along, out and drops them down.

Correct. One’s driver does.

Excellent advice….

Apologies….. my bad…. Should have read disembarkation… Thank you for indirectly raising this issue.

Strange… I all the past decades, we have never had a Porter problem at departures. Could be because we deliberately plan to arrive during the last hour or so. Agree, the arrival Porters are readily available. With their assistance, one is sped past/through queues and rapidly through Customs. As an aside, the Porter method is advised when embarking in New York…. Long queues do not exist with a Porter.

Personal experience. At the vehicle departure designated lines, one’s driver will park/off load, a porter will magically arrive on the scene, load one’s luggage onto a trolly and take away to security. All one has to do is walk to departure with any hand luggage. A gratuity to the porter is appreciated, but not expected.

Okay… Here is my personal favourite close to Roseau … Soufriere (Bubble) Beach… Have recommended Mero in the past, but that’s sadly now gone commercial (Babylon) and downhill. Yes, Bubble is ethnic, with a shabby ambience, but it is unspoilt, with great snorkelling, as it’s a protected Marine area. There are sulphur springs from the seabed, better than Champagne and free. The bars have Bush Rum (have to ask for it).. Genuinely welcoming and appreciate one’s custom. Beach shoes are advised for those being of tender feet, because of pebbles in places (not 100% pristine white sand), but Bush is known to relieve any perceived discomfort. No S.H.T. Take it as it is.. It’s not trying to be something it’s not..

Think it was Lupi’s Mexican Restaurant that one is trying to recall…

Also consider… https://ladisrestaurant.com/san-juan.html And excellent offerings… https://www.mariopagan.com/mprestaurants

Marmalade - Take their wine pairing Dinner - Excellent But do book very early - Popular - https://www.marmaladepr.com